The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) is the world's largest amateur baseball coaching organization. It was founded in 1945 as the American Association of College Baseball Coaches. Now, the ABCA is composed of over 13,000 baseball coaches from all levels of amateur baseball, including youth, high school, travel ball, NJCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, and NCAA Divisions I, II and III, among others. History The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its nearly 13,000 members represent all 50 states and 25 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include eight divisions: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School and Youth. Read more about the association's inception and history. Membership The association has almost 13,000 members hailing from all 50 U.S. states and 25 different countries. The membership includes coaches from all ranks of amateur baseball as well as some coaches with pro affiliation. The membership year for the ABCA runs from September 1 through August 31. Membership Benefits: Ability to attend the World's Largest Baseball Convention, which the association holds annually in January. ABCA Video Library access, which contains over 500 on-demand baseball coaching clinic videos. Videos include clinic presentations from past ABCA Conventions dating all the way back to 2008 as well as Barnstormers Regional Coaching Clinics, Webinars and more. Inside Pitch Magazine subscription, which is mailed every other month and also has a fully digital online archive. $1 million Personal Liability insurance coverage for U.S. residents while performing coaching duties. Attend ABCA Barnstormers Regional Coaching Clinics for free. ABCA Press Box weekly e-newsletter with links to the latest articles about baseball news, coaching tips and training. Membership Discount Program - discounts on ABCA Partner products such as baseball apparel, gear, training aids, technology and more! Members also receive discounts on hotel and rental car bookings for team and personal use. Free Job Board postings & Open Schedule Date Listings. Participate in surveys regarding rule changes and legislative issues affecting the sport and members' respective divisions. National Convention The ABCA hosts the world's largest baseball convention every January. The convention features coaching clinics, trade show, meetings, several awards presentations and honors. Over 7,000 coaches attend the convention, which lasts for four days. The convention is on